Ok got it all installed on the headlamps, Ballast perched underneath, and ready to be installed on the car. The HIds are working and so as my mod LEDs (a la TT/ RS6 avant)- i connected the power from our passat (H7) and to test and all works great.

 

Post some pics as soon as you can get to it. I really want to see those LEDs.

 

installation guide w/ pictures would be the greatest! but guessing there's no way...

Well, i'd like to see that LEDs and HIDs too

good luck!

 

I will try to take new pics tonight (headlamps..not installed yet on the car though)

Beartrap-- difficulty scale of 1-10- a pair of hands (only me) and
tools- to remove the front bumpers-- what do you think?
I was thinking of hiring the installer for mysports springs (still also sitting in the garage) to also remove the bumper to install headlight..but trying not to spend too much $$

Another question..has anyone successfully pried the lens from the base of the taillamps? (yes I want to do LEDs too.but i dont want to destroy the taillamps like the iberia a4 did )

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I'd give the headlight install a 4, not very difficult but time consuming. The bumper removal isn't difficult once you find the bolt that hides in front of the wheel well, can't see and can only find by feel. I've taken it off three times now (once for the black grill surround and twice for the HIDs). I've not installed springs on the A3, but have on my Miata and that was a 6 in case that gives you any help. Having done it once, I would pay for an installer in the future, but I'm 46 so I'll blame it on old age. Make sureyou rent a spring compressor or you could seriously hurt yourself. I've not heard of this tail light mod.

 

I don't think you'll find a kit, but you only need two parts: the housings and the HIDs. Do a search for FK Angel Eyesdealers or checkEbay. The HIDs can be from any number of suppliers but I'd first check with the sponsors of this board. Just remember HIDs in non-HID housings may be a problem (bad light pattern). Good Luck.

 

Hey Beartrap- thanks for your input and instructions. A quick question though- can the bumpers be removed w/out lifting/placing the front of the car on jacks (i imagine it will make things easier to erach under the wheelwell when jacked )- what do you think?
Hoping to get them installed this week... Just been busy and couldnt find time to work on them on the car. Anyways here are a couple of pics:



HIDs installed- ready for 'plug and play'

 

LED looks good. Nice work!

 

Beartrap

One more question- is it even possible to do the task of removing the bumpers without lifting the car's front end or removing the front wheel? I cant wait for a friend to help me, and it is suck a beautiful day here in socal to work on a mod!

 

I didn't lift the car or remove the wheel or remove wheel well - but removing the wheel well does make it easier. Screws under the bumper are easy to get to. The screws behind the bumper are the hard ones that are easier to remove with the wheel well out, but if you remove the screws in the area behind the parking lightto allow room for your hand to reach behind the parking light, you can do it but end up with more scratches on your hand and armdue to the close quarters.